iZania Blogs

-The largest Diamond ever found:
Cullinan at 3,106 carats.

-What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
The Diamond.

-80% of the world's diamonds are not suitable for Jewelry.

-Is a Diamond Indestructible?
No. The fact that Diamonds are a hard substance refers to their ability to withstand scratching. But that is different than toughness, which refers to the ability to withstand breaking or cleavage.

-How old are most diamonds which are found in nature?
1 billion to 3 billion years, by most accounts.

-How do diamonds reach us?
They are formed deep within the

 CUT is a diamond’s most important characteristic. It refers to well its facets reflect light. When a diamond is cut to deeply, light seeps out the side; an overly shallow cut drains the light from the bottom. An “ideal cut,” which results in blinding brilliance, is the most coveted and expensive. 

 

COLOR is rated on a scale from D-Z. D-grade diamonds has absolutely no nitrogen, and the lower you move down the scale towards Z, the more nitrogen is present which brings along a warmer color of yellow and brown body tone. No color grade is BAD; it all depends on personal taste and metal colors